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Zoomorphic computer user interface

  • US 6,160,540 A
  • Filed: 01/12/1998
  • Issued: 12/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A zoomorphic computer user interface comprising,a computer system directable both to accept user input to modify its system state, and to provide user output, anda zoomorphic unit having a recognizable zoomorphic shape and a deformable surface, wherein the zoomorphic unit is connected to the computer system to provide user input and react to computer system output, and wherein the zoomorphic unit comprises at least one sensor mesh coupled to the deformable surface to monitor deformation of the deformable surface.

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